1) Explain why do you think they are termed to as pillars of Islam?
2) Describe and examine each of these pillars and the manners that they together give a comprehensive lifestyle and a moral or ethical framework for the varied peoples who comprise the 1.3 billion Muslims of the Umma, or religious community of the religion.
3) What comparable principles or practices does the Christian community have to "give a comprehensive lifestyle and moral or ethical framework" for the varied peoples of Christianity?